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Synonyms & Similar Words
irritating
frustrating
vexing
annoying
bothersome
galling
infuriating
maddening
exasperating
tiresome
tedious
wearisome
pesky
pestering
plaguing
harassing
troubling
disturbing
displeasing
unsatisfying
dissatisfying
displeasing
irksome
nettlesome
pesky
pestilential
carking
catty
grating
niggling
riling
infuriating
enraging
angering
antagonizing
provoking
goading
teasing
taunting
tormenting
bedeviling
harassing
badgering
Meaning of Annoying
The primary meaning of the word "Annoying" is causing irritation or frustration.
Definitions
- Causing irritation or frustration, especially because someone is being deliberately provocative or troublesome
- Causing a feeling of mild anger or frustration, often in a way that is perceived as petty or unnecessary
Etymology of Annoying
The word "Annoying" comes from the Old French word "enoiier", which is derived from the Latin word "inodiare", meaning "to make hateful" or "to annoy"
Historically, the word has been used to describe something or someone that causes irritation, frustration, or annoyance, and has been part of the English language since the 15th century
Example Uses
- The annoying sound of the alarm clock woke me up early
- His constant questions were annoying and I wished he would just leave me alone
- The annoying habit of chewing gum with her mouth open was driving me crazy